YouTube allows billions of people to discover, create, and share original videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform and inspire others across the globe and acts as a platform for content creators, teachers and advertisers. As an educator, whether you are considering using videos in your lesson plans, adding historical videos into your social science class, or conducting a video field trip of ancient Roman ruins, YouTube is a great tool for better teaching and learning.

Where can teachers and students learn how to shoot videos?

• Vimeo Video School
• Video 101
• Mastering Mobile Video Series

How do I create a YouTube video?

1. Student Movie Project Planner
2. Upload Your Video to YouTube
3. Edit Your Video with YouTube Editor
4. Set Your Privacy Settings to Make it Live on the Web

How are teachers and students using YouTube in the classroom?

• 5 Reasons Why YouTube Rocks the Classroom | blog
• 10 Ways to Use YouTube in Your Classroom | blog
• YouTube for Teachers | YouTube
• 21st Century Classroom: YouTube @ Kent-Meridian High School | video
• YouTube in the [Music] Classroom | blog
• How to Use Online Video in Your Classroom | blog

What Chromebook Apps are best for capturing & editing video?

• Screencastify
• Camera
• WeVideo
• Popcorn Maker